Palm Vx
| Industry | Technology, Electronics |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Palm V, Palm Vx |
Palm V is a personal digital assistant (PDA) created by 3Com and introduced in 1999. It weighs , featuring an aluminum casing that encloses a Dragonball EZ central processing unit capable of reaching speeds up to 39 MHz, accompanied by 2 MB of memory. The dimensions are tall with a thickness under , and it provides a 16-shade grayscale backlit screen that offers enhanced resolution compared to the earlier Palm III model. In contrast to the Palm III, which operated on disposable AAA batteries, the Palm V is equipped with an integrated rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can last between one to two weeks on a single charge. For connectivity, the device includes a serial port compatible with the electrical standards of EIA-232-D, though its physical design differs to prevent compatibility with Palm III accessories, along with a Consumer IR transceiver.
Initially, the Palm V was priced near , but by early 2000, its cost had decreased to the $300–400 range. It came preloaded with Palm OS version 3.0, while version 3.3 was made available for download later. The IBM WorkPad c3 represents a rebranded iteration of the Palm V.
The device was well-received for both its aesthetic and functional qualities; in 1999, Ars Technica gave it favorable reviews, recommending it widely except for users of the Palm III due to only incremental technical improvements. By 2000, TechRepublic emphasized its effectiveness for both personal use and business environments.
Vx
On October 4, 1999, 3Com introduced the Palm Vx model, which measured and weighed . This version offered increased memory capacity of eight megabytes and faster synchronization with PCs, carrying a retail price of .
In 2000, 3Com collaborated with supermodel Claudia Schiffer to launch the Palm Vx Claudia Schiffer Edition on August 1. This edition featured a unique "blue brushed-metal" finish and was sold exclusively through Schiffer’s official website.